Silene coronaria Oculata Group

rose campion Oculata Group
A collection of biennials or short-lived perennials, with slender upright stems and narrowly ovate leaves all felted with silvery white. Branching sprays of white flowers with deep pink centres are produced in late summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink White | Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Silene can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with opposite, untoothed leaves and solitary or clustered flowers with 5, usually notched petals
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by basal softwood cuttings in spring.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering or to prevent unwanted self-seeding
Pests
May be susceptible to slug and snail damage
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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